New Releases by Nancy Polette

A is for Artists painting the hardships of prison life. E is for Escape, as determined prisoners make daring plans to regain their freedom. More than one hundred thousand American service members have been captured by an enemy and imprisoned during war. Tens of thousands are still missing. This book tells the true stories of only a few of these brave men and women, but their stories represent the experiences of many others. The accompanying illustrations are based on surviving artwork, current and historic photographs, and firsthand descriptions of people, places, and events. From Geneva Conventions to Operation Homecoming, Tap Code to Yellow Ribbon and more, N is for Never Forget is a compelling journey through wartime history, honoring the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POWs), those missing in action (MIA), and their families. Poignant illustrations and stories capture key people, concepts, and memorials to help readers understand and honor the sacrifices endured by men and women prisoners of war and missing in action on behalf of freedom.

Action-packed World War II spy biography! Ages 10+ How did a young woman become one of the bravest, most valued—and MOST WANTED—intelligence agents in World War II? Virginia Hall had a dream to become the first woman ambassador for the United States. Turned down by the US State Department time and again, she could not stand idly by while the Nazi German army swept through Europe conquering country after country. She volunteered to drive an ambulance in WWII France. She rescued downed airmen, radioed vital information to the Allies, and led three battalions of French Resistance forces in guerrilla warfare—all with a wooden leg! Known as la dame qui boite or the Limping Lady, Virginia became a master British spy, rose to the top of the Gestapo''s Most Wanted list, and turned the course of history! "... an inspiration for girls of all ages." —Kathie Hightower, coauthor, Military Spouse Journey: Discover the Possibilities and Live Your Dreams "... strongly recommended addition to history and biography collections, not to be overlooked." —Midwest Book Review Multiple Award-Winning Book! • Midwest Book Awards First Place Young Adult Nonfiction • Mom''s Choice Awards Gold • Moonbeam Children''s Book Awards Silver • IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver An exciting nonfiction account for young people interested in behind-the-scenes adventures of the Second World War, espionage, inspiring women, unconventional heroes, international intelligence agents and master spies, the secret British Special Operations Executive (SOE), Consular service, overcoming adversity, fulfilling life goals despite disability or discrimination, and true stories of determination and perseverance. An alternative introduction to Virginia Hall who may also be interested in books like The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck; Hall of Mirrors: Virginia Hall: America''s Greatest Spy of WWII by Craig Gralley; The Lady Is a Spy: Virginia Hall, World War II Hero of the French Resistance by Don Mitchell; A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II by Sonia Purnell; or The Wolves at the Door: The True Story of America''s Greatest Female Spy by Judith L. Pearson. Major themes: - perseverance; overcoming adversity - fulfilling life dreams - WWII history - espionage and guerrilla warfare - inspiring women - unconventional heroes - living with a prosthetic limb

Amazing story of Col. Ruby G. Bradley, most highly decorated woman in the US Army. She served as a nurse during WW II and was a prisoner of was in the Philippines.

Margaret Utinsky was the determined woman who risked her life again and again to save the lives of hundreds of prisoners of war. This was the woman, who, when her capture was a sure thing, made her way into the hills and served for two years under constant attack as the only medical help available to wounded resistance fighters. In 1946 a grateful nation presented Miss "U" with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. This is her story.

If you expect to hear moaning and groaning in the children''s wards at St. Kit''s Hospital. you are in for a surprise. Despite their handicaps this lively bunch who call themselves THE BONE BRIGADE keep the doctors and Miss Brown, the head nurse, hopping.

Includes games and quizzes (cryptograms, word searches, scavenger hunts, plays and more) will encourage reading, reading competitions, and games.

Offers ideas for improving abstract thinking skills using fairy tales and fantasy designed for the first through sixth-grade classroom, and includes exercises and activity suggestions in a reproducible format.

A closer look reveals the amazing changes as plants and animals grow.

Fiction, Reading Recovery Level 9, F&P Level F, DRA2 Level 10, Theme Family/Grandparents, Stage Early, Character N/A

Presents a brief look at the life of Mae Jemison

Presents 11 plays (to be researched and performed) based on actual hoaxes in American history.

Contains 101 activities designed to teach children about nineteen books that have won the Coretta Scott King Award.

Contains classroom activities centered around the Cinderella tales from eight countries: China, Egypt, Korea, Germany, Native American, Africa, Russia, Great Britain.

Mother Goose''s Animals'' is full of integrated literature studies for primary students. Using English students will brainstorm and classify farm animals and begin using encyclopedia skills to find information about Spain to use in a song. Using Literature skills students will share the reading of the extended Mother Goose rhyme "A Cock and Bull Story", they will predict the outcome of the story, read to support or deny predictions and share other picture books about farm animals. Students will also use science skills to classify living things found on a farm by generating rules for each classification.

Current research shows that children''s abilities to think, perceive, create, and reason can be enhanced through carefully chosen picture books that promote cognitive development. This detailed guide, designed for teachers, librarians and parents, provides a comprehensive strategy for stimulating thinking skills in children (preschool through the primary grades).The book also aids in selecting books to share with children in a manner that deliberately promotes cognitive development.

Harold''s imagination takes him on an adventurous romp through the alphabet with a number of familiar storybook characters.